Raymond Zhou
The author is a columnist and culture critic with China Daily
An uncomfortable new Journey to the West
[2014-07-25 16:15]News of a US adaptation of a beloved Chinese fantasy tale is unsettling many people in China. But it is a positive sign of Chinese culture being accepted by a growing populace around the world.
No place for farce in charity
[2014-07-19 08:53]A person kneeling for a donation may fetch press coverage, but for those in dire need, this tactic should be replaced by a proper safety net from the government, insurance companies and formal charities.
Modern take on adultery and morality
[2014-07-12 06:54]A spate of recent announcements from the ongoing relentless campaign against corruption has caught my attention for a subtle change in language.
Leading lady a true legend
[2014-07-10 08:05]Spanning two continents and more than half a century, Lisa Lu's career is the legacy of an icon. In A Dream Like a Dream at the end of 2014, she will bring to the stage a lifetime of savoir faire.
The uncomfortable side of tradition
[2014-07-05 10:59]Clothes make the man and preserve tradition as well.
Savior or showman, saint or sinner?
[2014-06-28 06:51]A Chinese billionaire's approach to charity has raised eyebrows in the US, and his latest plan made headlines when he was accused of publicity stunt that left him more of a showman than a philanthropist.
Matter of honor and duty to care
[2014-06-21 07:18]The conspicuous absence of any mention of a nominated film at a news conference for the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival made headlines across the nation.
Bon appetite
[2014-06-14 08:46]A hugely popular TV documentary series puts the spotlight on a culinary tradition that should make China proud.
Doing the right thing
[2014-06-07 12:20]The silence from bystanders was deafening when all you could hear from videos of the Zhaoyuan beating was a woman's screams.
Co-productions are no guarantee
[2014-06-05 09:54]When two countries work together in an attempt to create a cinematic masterpiece, the results can be brilliant, but more often than not, fail to appeal to audiences.
The Chinese art of mythmaking
[2014-05-29 10:36]The Harvard in the Chinese imagination is not the Harvard by the Charles River in Boston. It is a myth shrouded in layers of cultural misperception.
Language should be a matter of choice
[2014-05-24 09:09]Making every college student pass a uniform test of English has created an unexpected fallout, which a new testing system under consideration may rectify.
